u/mrmindfloss

Is the S&W M&P 15-22, or similar firearms, exempt under SB25-003? I am seeing confusing info.

Since it shoots .22LR seems it will be exempt, but it obviously has a detachable mag.

As I build my arsenal, I currently do not have a semi-auto handgun. Just a .38 revolver and a .22 revolver.

My preference is to stick with 9mm. However, I don't yet own any firearms to bind me to one caliber or another, at least as far as handguns go.

Family member is offering me a great deal on a Sig P229 in .40 S&W, which is a caliber I had never really considered.

Is there a good argument to abandon my commitment to 9mm in order to accept this good deal chambered in .40?

More info: I really just want a single good semi-auto handgun, and the rest of my stock and future investments leans towards shotguns, rifles, or revolvers. I will mainly be stocking ammo in other calibers, but will begin to stock either 9mm or .40 S&W, or some other affordable round in a handgun caliber.

First lever action rifle is an upcoming purchase at my rural property in a rural area in a 15-round compliant state.

Help me commit to a .357 caliber lever gun and stopping wondering about a .30-30, since I keep feeling pressure to consider .30-30 from family/friends.

My research indicates that if I don't have a need for longer shots beyond 100+ yards and I don't need the energy for large game or big hogs, then .357 should be adequate. A .30-30 does not seem as practical, since I am looking for more of a short-range defensive weapon or all-around tool. In the future, likely uses of this rifle are range-time, home/property defense, predator defense (e.g. mountain lion), and close-range varmint or medium game hunting. I also have a hunting rifle chambered in .308, so that is covered already.

I like the greater capacity of the .357 models, lighter weight, and versatility of also practicing with .38 Special rounds. Already own a .38 revolver and it is extremely likely I will be purchasing as .357 revolver within a year of this rifle, which is an obvious bonus for my ammo supply.

If I did purchase a .30-30, ballistically it could do everything the .357 could do and more - just with fewer rounds on hand and a little extra weight. And more expense for training. And no option for cheaper and lighter recoil rounds.

No, I do not want to simply buy both. In the long run, sure, it is possible I will end up with both - but I am not basing this purchase off the idea of owning both. And if I buy a .357 lever gun, it's possible I would never buy a .30-30 model and end up using something else for that niche (e.g. AR-10 style, or 7.62x39).

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I'm sold. .357 it is. No doubts.